CENTRAL YORK HIGH SCHOOL
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING
Course Syllabus
Spring 2013
Teacher: Brian Stormes Phone Number: 846-6789 ext 2321
E-mail: bstormes@cysd.k12.pa.us

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The sports and entertainment industries are two of the most profitable in the United States. Marketing of sports and entertainment and marketing through sports and entertainment are the main focus of this class. Students will apply marketing principles to the sports industry and/or the entertainment industry. We will examine the economic impact of sports and entertainment as well as endorsements, sponsorships, product development, licensing, image, sales, promotion, pricing and more. Students will have the opportunity to explore careers and plan a marketing event.


COURSE OUTLINE
·Careers in Marketing
·Economic Impact of the Sports Industry
·Target Market/Segmentation
·Marketing Research
·Marketing Mix
·Endorsements/Sponsorships
·Marketing Plan Overview
·Live Event Planning/Marketing

TEXTBOOKS, RESOURCE MATERIALS
Sports & Entertainment Marketing – Glencoe Marketing Series
Supplemental materials – supplied by instructor
GRADING:
Your overall grade will be based on the following criteria and a total points system:
  • Classwork
  • Projects
  • Participation
  • Test
Please check grades online! If you have any questions about your online grade see me after class or during ACP
Make-up Work
It is your responsibility to view the wiki page the day you return from an absence about make-up work. If you have questions and don’t understand an assignment it is your responsibility to ask questions. You have the number of days to submit missed work equivalent to your absence. The maximum number of days you have to submit missed work is 5 school days.
Rules and Expectations:
  1. All school rules apply!
  2. Be Responsible
  3. Be Respectful

Cell Phone, IPod, IPad and Other Electronic Devices Policy

All cell phones should be off and away unless granted permission by teacher. We will use cell phones for a few different assignments, so there will be specific times when the cell phone can be used. However they may only be used during the designated times.

No electronic devices will be allowed during testing. Violation of this policy will result in a zero grade. NO WARNINGS!

Consequences for violating the classroom electronic devices policy:

1st offense: Warning
2nd offense: Teacher detention and call home
3rd offense: Office referral


Food and Drinks
No food or drinks are allowed in the computer room.